Children’s Homes Support Worker HCC624798
Help shape brighter futures for children and young people at Hockley House.
Job summary
Hockley House is a pioneering new children’s home in Romsey for young people aged 12-18 with complex emotional, behavioural and mental health needs. As Hampshire’s first residential home to bring together social care, healthcare and education in one setting, we’re helping children build stability, resilience and brighter futures through intensive, trauma-informed support.
Joining Hockley House as a Support Worker is a rare opportunity to be part of a brand-new service. Working alongside residential, health and education professionals, you’ll help create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can build confidence, develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.
Main duties of the job
What you’ll do
- Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children, young people, families and professionals.
- Provide high-quality physical, emotional and practical support in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes in education, life skills and personal development.
- Contribute to care plans, maintain accurate records and prepare reports for families and professional agencies.
- Promote safeguarding and wellbeing through effective risk assessment and safe working practices.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver therapeutic care and support plans.
About us
Hockley House is proud to be rated Good in all areas by Ofsted, demonstrating our commitment to delivering high-quality care and support. This achievement reflects the dedication of our team and the strong, positive culture we have built together. Our Ofsted rating provides external recognition of the good practice that takes place every day, giving staff the confidence that they are part of a service that is respected and making a real difference. If you are looking for a rewarding role within a supportive, professional, and forward-thinking organisation, Hockley House is a great place to work, develop your career, and help transform lives.
As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the lives of vulnerable children
- Career development: Receive a one-off payment of £500 upon successful completion of the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if you don’t already hold it)
- Supportive environment: Join an inclusive, friendly and collaborative team that values and supports one another
- Employee support: Access Health Assured’s comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 support, wellbeing resources, and legal and financial advice
- Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Our service operates all year round 24/7 and your shift pattern will include some bank holidays, weekends and sleep in duties. Enhancements are paid
Details
Date posted: 05 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £28,697 to £31,573 a year actual £20,087 – £22,101 pa, plus Market Sup £3,000 pro-rata, pa
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: F0017-26-0191
Job locations: Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UB, United Kingdom; Hockley House, Hayter Gardens, ROMSEY, Hampshire, SO51 7QU, United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the link provided for the Candidate Pack, which contains further information and details regarding this role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Please see link to Candidate Pack
Desirable
- Please see link to Candidate Pack
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name: Hampshire County Council
Address: Elizabeth II Court, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 8UB, United Kingdom
Employer’s website: Apply through our website
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Care Careers, care.careers@hants.gov.uk
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